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'The short story deals with issues and themes large and small. But it does it succinctly and quickly. The short story is a car for the short track. Put the top down and power into the curves.' From the introduction by Michael Connelly
This year's instalment boasts pulse-quickening stories from all reaches of the genre, selected by the one and only Michael Connelly. His choices include the Prohibition-era tale of a scorned lover's revenge, a bar owner's gutsy attempt to outwit the mob and a tale of murder by psychology.This edition features mystery favourites Elmore Leonard, Walter Mosley, James Crumley and Joyce Carol Oates as well as talented up-and-comers, for a diverse collection sure to thrill all readers.
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A sterling collection.' Publishers Weekly (Publisher's Weekly)
Most readers just want to be amused, excited or shocked ..... the authors showcased here manage to do this in spades... Recommended.'
London Evening Standard
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Otto Penzler's annual collection of cutting-edge crime writing from established names and total newcomers, featuring a different guest editor every year. Here the No 1 best-selling author of LOST LIGHT, Michael Connelly, presents his picks for the finest mystery writing in America today.
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- PublisherOrion
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 075286663X
- ISBN 13 9780752866635
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages352
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